All Entries in the "Ice Fishing Tips" Category
The Good Old Days!
What ever happened to the good old days? Days before Vexilars, electric augers, body heaters, Tungsten ice jigs, and the list goes on and on. Even without all of the latest and greatest gadgets, we all seemed to still catch fish.
Getting the Itch
Well it’s that time of year again. Getting the itch to go ice fishing. Summer has come and gone. The water temperatures in the lakes are falling fast.
Drilling Holes
In today’s age of mobile ice fishing, a traditional gas auger is becoming more of an inconvenience. They are expensive, heavy and you have to mix the gas. They generally leak over time, and let’s not forget the fumes.
Do you see what I see
Each year lakes freeze, suspended particles settle and the water clears, sometimes to the point that you are able to see many feet down your hole.
Chuck
As someone trying to make a leap into professional ice angling, I am spending as much time as possible researching tournament fishing techniques and making contacts to learn the politics involved.
Keeping Your Batteries Fresh
To help feed my addiction I find little mundane tasks to keep myself busy and dreaming of being on the ice. This time it’s charging my batteries.
Late Ice Lake St. Clair Jumbo Perch
For die-hards like Joe Balog willing to chase Lake St. Clair’s jumbo yellow perch late into winter, the best fishing is just beginning.
Near Ice Lake St. Clair Perch
Predicting the start of the ice fishing season on Lake St. Clair used to be fairly easy. But these in-between ice conditions also provide new perch fishing opportunities for anglers willing to make the necessary adjustments.
Hardwater Preparations
As the leaves change and fall ushers in the brisk weather, it signifies the start of the ice fishing season. There are many things that get a place on my to do list when I prepare for the hardwater.
Mother Russia Ice Fishing
If there is one thing that I love it’s innovation from other parts of the world integrated in the fishing industry here in the states. Some of these products come from arguably the most skilled ice fishing country in the world Russia.
Bluegills, Bluegills and More Bluegills!
As the temperature drops and the first snow flurries fall, puddles start to freeze overnight and my mind like, so many others across the ice belt, is focused on ice fishing.
Size Matters!
One style of fishing I find interesting and love to utilize when it is called for is ‘long rodding’. This ice fishing technique is extremely popular in the southern parts here in Wisconsin.
Bear Creek Spearing Decoys Hit the Ice
Proven effective for spear fishing for over 40 years, Bear Creek Spearing Decoys are available in many species and color patterns. Bear Creek’s latest offering is the NEW UV Electric Chicken color.
Safety First – Ice Grips for Your Boots
When it comes to ice fishing, always think safety first. K&E Tackle has come out with a NEW line of Cruncher boot grips. These new boot grips come in 3 styles and there is a grip for everyone’s needs.
North Dakota’s Winter Gold – Jumbo Perch!
When you hear the words Ice Fishing what is the first thing that comes to mind? For me it’s the sight of a jumbo perch surpassing a pound and a half sliding up a hole, plucked from his comrades in the depths below that are awaiting their own ascent to the top side of the ice to meet me.
Setting up a new Tip Up
I just got my first tip up and am really excited to try it out. My dad says using tip ups is really fun so I am excited to try mine. The first step to setting up a tip up is to unpack it and tie on the line.
Ice Fishing Tackle Organization
A lot of anglers underestimate organization. They may think that it doesn’t help you catch fish. In my opinion, it does. Carrying many small tackle boxes is a good way to stay organized.
Scouting Fish Without A Fishfinder
Tired of waiting for fish to come to you? No fishfinder? No Problem! Just go find them. Here is some tricks I use to catch fish without having to carry a heavy fishfinder.
